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VOTIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does votive mean?
• VOTIVE (adjective)
The adjective VOTIVE has 1 sense:
1. dedicated in fulfillment of a vow
Familiarity information: VOTIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Dedicated in fulfillment of a vow
Context example:
votive prayers
Similar:
consecrate; consecrated; dedicated (solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose)
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